used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading The latter had to go to the dressmaker’s house to be fitted, and that is how she became acquainted with Chet Gormley’s mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
Auntynoun
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The latter had to go to the dressmaker’s house to be fitted, and that is how she became acquainted with Chet Gormley’s mother.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
Carolyn
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From this reading Such was the introduction of Carolyn May to The Corners.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
Chet
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From this reading The latter had to go to the dressmaker’s house to be fitted, and that is how she became acquainted with Chet Gormley’s mother.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
CornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Such was the introduction of Carolyn May to The Corners.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
dressmaker's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter had to go to the dressmaker’s house to be fitted, and that is how she became acquainted with Chet Gormley’s mother.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
give expression to
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The latter had to go to the dressmaker’s house to be fitted, and that is how she became acquainted with Chet Gormley’s mother.
Gormley's
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From this reading The latter had to go to the dressmaker’s house to be fitted, and that is how she became acquainted with Chet Gormley’s mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The latter had to go to the dressmaker’s house to be fitted, and that is how she became acquainted with Chet Gormley’s mother.
how
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From this reading The latter had to go to the dressmaker’s house to be fitted, and that is how she became acquainted with Chet Gormley’s mother.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Such was the introduction of Carolyn May to The Corners.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter had to go to the dressmaker’s house to be fitted, and that is how she became acquainted with Chet Gormley’s mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had to go to the dressmaker’s house to be fitted, and that is how she became acquainted with Chet Gormley’s mother.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
engage in
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Such was the introduction of Carolyn May to The Corners.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The latter had to go to the dressmaker’s house to be fitted, and that is how she became acquainted with Chet Gormley’s mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such was the introduction of Carolyn May to The Corners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
seamstressnounUS /ˈsiːmstrɪs/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the introduction of Carolyn May to The Corners.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such was the introduction of Carolyn May to The Corners.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such was the introduction of Carolyn May to The Corners.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
being of use or service
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the introduction of Carolyn May to The Corners.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not a very exciting life she had entered into, but the following two or three weeks were very full.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aunty Rose insisted upon her being properly fitted out with clothing for the summer and fall.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Price sent on by express certain of the child’s possessions that would be useful, but Aunty Rose declared the local seamstress must make a number of dresses for Carolyn May.
